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BP02 NVO

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 NVO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,519 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

coolant leaking - pipe running from front to rear corroded

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

slight roughness detected when rotating o/s/r wheel - possible worn wheel bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2018 86,377 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 0uter sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened small hole near previous repair (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

coolant leaking - pipe running from front to rear corroded

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

slight roughness detected when rotating o/s/r wheel - possible worn wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coolant leak pipe leaking front to rear ()

Rear rear tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Fail 18 Mar 2017 79,024 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs pitted scored and worn (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coolant leak pipe leaking front to rear ()

Rear rear tyres worn close to tread bar markers

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,318 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,931 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,580 miles

front brake dise worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,032 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,924 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,648 miles

Engine management light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,977 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BP02 NVO is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP02 NVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP02 NVO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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